New member here, it seems that I can't PM you until I have a post count. I'm in SD and interested in your hitch. Would you mind sending me a PM with your contact info? Thanks
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Model S Trailer Hitch Installation
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Frankman60
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Does anyone have the Torklift Tesla “undercover” to plug the hole when the receiver tailpiece is removed? If so would you share your thoughts on how well it stays in place with the magnet, whether it covers the entire cut out, whether it rattles, and how hard it is to remove it when needed.
I just had the x7201s ecohitch hitch installed on my 2018 Model S. When I got home and grabbed some stuff out of my trunk. I was surprised to see the bumper crossmember/reinforcement bar in there. From reading through this thread, I get the impression that the crossmember is not reinstalled with the x7201s version (whereas it was reinstalled with the x7201 version).
Can someone please confirm that is the case?
Thanks!!
Can someone please confirm that is the case?
Thanks!!
I have the x7201 on my 2020 S, and instructions did not say to reinstall the reinforcement bar. However, I frequently move kids in the third row so I did go ahead and reinstall my reinforcement bar (for added protection) and it fit right up without any problems.
For the new x7201s, the bumper support and reinforcement is not reinstalled. It would not fit even if you tried. The older (and less strong) x7201 is designed to have it reinstalled on top like xxaarraa said.
This thread would've been good in the spring when i installed my x7201s...
I have a 2020 S (raven/ld plus), and a Tekonsha no splice harness that I've yet to get to work...so, hauling a trailer with lights is pretty much not happening. Looking for any thoughts/advice on that!
The instructions for the x7201s were a little ... wrong... and yeah we were concerned about getting it to fit properly but it ended up working out without the bar.
Anyone actually able to get at the Safety chain hook holes up in there? They're useless on the x7201s... best I can tell. We cut a hole and don't use a cover for it anyway.
I have a 2020 S (raven/ld plus), and a Tekonsha no splice harness that I've yet to get to work...so, hauling a trailer with lights is pretty much not happening. Looking for any thoughts/advice on that!
The instructions for the x7201s were a little ... wrong... and yeah we were concerned about getting it to fit properly but it ended up working out without the bar.
Anyone actually able to get at the Safety chain hook holes up in there? They're useless on the x7201s... best I can tell. We cut a hole and don't use a cover for it anyway.
@xunlinkx
teslamotorsclub.com
I'm using 1/2" x 22" because I tow significant trailers. Works beautifully on my x7201s
And for trailer lighting I'm using jjvan's setup. Sure, it was more work but it works flawlessly. I have more detailed notes (like wiring labels) from him in DM if you'd like copies.
teslamotorsclub.com
Wiring colors can vary by year, here's a few I compiled, and you can find yours for absolute sure in the diagrams at service.tesla.com
Trailer hitch on 2021 refresh?
I got the chain plate. Not more four letter words and crawling on the ground connecting chains. My chains used to be to short. Now they are to long.
teslamotorsclub.com
And for trailer lighting I'm using jjvan's setup. Sure, it was more work but it works flawlessly. I have more detailed notes (like wiring labels) from him in DM if you'd like copies.
Model S Trailer Hitch Installation
The cover should help quite a bit. It least it is a fairly low profile trailer.
teslamotorsclub.com
Wiring colors can vary by year, here's a few I compiled, and you can find yours for absolute sure in the diagrams at service.tesla.com
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Yes that's what I did. I will share a picture when I get the car back.
The motor got coolant flooded June 2023, so it's been at BCH getting rebuilt. They reinstalled it but it still has the "rear motor disabled" error, so we're trying to source a replacement inverter. On it's final drive, the motor kicked like a mule a few times, so I suspect a fried inverter. Thankfully QC developed a coolant bypass, so I can cease rebuilding the motor every few years.
The shackles hang just slightly below the bottom trim for quick chain attachment. The thick black sheath is long enough to protect both the upper hitch chain attachment, and the lower actual chain attachment, while camouflaging the visible part.
The motor got coolant flooded June 2023, so it's been at BCH getting rebuilt. They reinstalled it but it still has the "rear motor disabled" error, so we're trying to source a replacement inverter. On it's final drive, the motor kicked like a mule a few times, so I suspect a fried inverter. Thankfully QC developed a coolant bypass, so I can cease rebuilding the motor every few years.
The shackles hang just slightly below the bottom trim for quick chain attachment. The thick black sheath is long enough to protect both the upper hitch chain attachment, and the lower actual chain attachment, while camouflaging the visible part.
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Sorry if this is a stupid question, but how are your car's tail lights connected? I see them coming into the board as Left Tail In, Left In, Right Tail In, etc, but I don't see anything going back to the tail lights.
Those left/right wires connect to the wires of the car tail lights. I specified the colours in my original post which I'll copy here. Sorry no photos of those. Left Turn (from car) = Left in wire, Right Turn (from car) = Right in wire, Left Tail (from car) = Left Tail in wire, Right Tail (from car) = Right Tail in.
I'm trying to do this on mine as well, but I'm not sure where this module is. Is it right in front of the passenger side tail light? Mine is a refresh '22 so it might look a little different. How would I know which wires are the 12v+ and 12v-?
The liftgate module on mine (2015 85D) was just behind the wheel well on the right side under the carpet liner. The 12V power wires were the thicker gauge ones and were coloured:
I used quick connects to connect the wires as show in the image.
I personally prefer to keep the trailer wires in the trunk to keep it out of the weather and avoid corroding the connector. It also saves having to drill holes to the outside of the car. The liftgate seal is soft enough that it doesn't damage the wiring.
geordi
Mr Fusion V.1
The flat wires are made to exit through the soft seal, and you don't need it down there flapping around when you aren't towing. The trailer wires are also usually 12 gauge and hardy enough to handle some abuse.
I did as much as I could yesterday, but I didn't know how to choose the 12V source. The '22 is much different than the pictures of the other model years I've seen here and elsewhere. There is no power liftgate module. Instead, there's an amplifier and subwoofer. I thought if I tapped into any of those wires, it could cause some noise in a speaker. Here are some photos of the area. If anyone could help me select a 12v source, I would greatly appreciate it. For anyone looking for light wiring for 2022 Model S, mine is:
Right Turn - Light Brown
Brake Lights - Purple
Left Turn - Dark Green
Tail Lights - White (light grey) - This one was hard to find because where I tapped into the wires, there's a wire for the trunk light that's also white right next to the tail light wire. The tail light wire is just slightly less white, or maybe it's the same and I just got lucky when I guessed it and tested it.
Right Turn - Light Brown
Brake Lights - Purple
Left Turn - Dark Green
Tail Lights - White (light grey) - This one was hard to find because where I tapped into the wires, there's a wire for the trunk light that's also white right next to the tail light wire. The tail light wire is just slightly less white, or maybe it's the same and I just got lucky when I guessed it and tested it.
